Fetharius Stevenson (aka fdevious)
Meet Fetharius Stevenson, known in the chess realm as fdevious – a player whose journey is as colorful as his username suggests. Fetharius has a knack for turning pawns into opportunities and catastrophic blunders into comedic relief. His playing style is a cocktail of resilience and creative chaos, often laced with the occasional early resignation (about 11.43% of the time) to keep opponents guessing if the real game just began.
Rating & Performance Highlights
- Peak Rapid rating: 269 (May 2025) – a strong contender in longer time controls.
- Peak Daily rating: 535 (April 2025) – clearly a strategist when given time to think (or take breaks).
- Peak Bullet rating: 251 (April 2025) – flashing moments of speed chess brilliance amid some losses.
- Peak Blitz rating: 277 (April 2023) – blitz wizardry with a history of punchy attacking games.
Playing Style & Habits
Fetharius is not your average chess player—he revels in comebacks, boasting an impressive 73.47% comeback rate when the chips are down. Despite this, sometimes his games drift longer than expected, averaging over 46 moves per win and nearly 52 moves per loss, possibly because he likes to prolong the suspense for both players.
Interestingly, his best time of day to make magic on the board is 10 PM, perhaps after a dinner snack or two. But beware – an infamous tilt factor of 12 means he’s as human as anyone else facing the merciless ticking clock.
Opening Choices: The Mysterious 'Undefined' & Friends
While many fear the unknown, Fetharius embraces the mysterious “Undefined” openings with a solid 50.6% win rate in Rapid games. Other favorites include the Queen's Pawn Opening (winning nearly 65% of the time) and a taste for the cool Nimzowitsch Defense with a roughly 67% success in Rapid chess. However, the King's Pawn Opening seems to give him headaches at times, with a lower win rate (around 29%), proving even great minds have their nemeses.
Rivalries and Recent Battles
Fetharius has tangled most frequently with megavega69 (14 times!) but fares better against the likes of mirzaaripin, max_june, and jgbreno, boasting a perfect 100% win rate versus these fine foes recently. His most recent victories include dazzling resignations from opponents in tense, tactical plays — sometimes wrapping it up with a neat checkmate. Losses, meanwhile, often come from relentless pressure (looking at you, jang159), keeping the fire alive for future rematches.
The Verdict
Fetharius Stevenson is a passionate, determined player who knows how to entertain and challenge at the board. Whether battling under the rapid lights or taking his time in daily games, expect the unexpected—victories, defeats, and plenty of memorable moments. His chess journey is sprinkled with humor, grit, and a relentless pursuit of improvement. So next time you see fdevious online, prepare for a game full of surprises and a dash of friendly mischief.
“Chess isn’t just a game; it’s an adventure with 64 squares and infinite possibilities.”
